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The Prospects (2024)KT Hoffman"The Prospects is a beautifully resonant appeal to a future where gay and trans peopleare celebrated, and even expected, in sports. . . . My heart beat fast, my feelings soared, and then I got tickets to a minor league game."The Other Side of Disappearing (2024)Kate Clayborn"With her signature beautifully crafted prose, Kate Clayborn delivers another masterclass in romance with The Other Side of Disappearing. I fell completely in love with prickly, private Jess and Adam, the big-hearted giant of a man who's gone for her from the start. I was so intrigued to follow the clues about what happened in the past, but so, so invested in Jess and Adam building a future together in a way that was careful and tender and achingly true. I never disappear into a book the way I do into Clayborn's." Kilt Trip (2024)Alexandra Kiley"Kilt Trip is such a charming and sure-footed debut from a promising new voice in romance. I fell in love with Addie, a woman on her own personal journey, and Logan, a big-hearted tour guide who knows how to rock a kilt, set against the dreamy backdrop of Scotland. This book made me feel cozy and cared for in all the best ways." Till There Was You (2024)Lindsay Hameroff"Falling for a talented musician who writes dreamy songs about you is pure wish fulfillment, and that's exactly what Lindsay Hameroff delivers in Till There Was You! Fans of Holly James and Amanda Elliot won't want to miss this one!" Sex, Lies and Sensibility (2024)Nikki Payne"Sex, Lies and Sensibility reads like the most delicious soap opera! There were partsthat had me positively cackling; parts that had me absolutely sweating; and a whole that tugged on my heart as I rooted for these two people who'd put sense and duty above all else to find something passionate and real together. Nikki Payne is a true ARTIST and her medium is tension, hilarity, and whip-smart updates on the classics. The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never get tired of Nikki Payne's voice!" The Breakup Tour (2024)Austin Siegemund-Broka and
Emily Wibberley"You know that moment in a song when the drums first kick in? When the music builds into an anthemic chorus? When the bridge HITS with the emotional pulse of the whole song? That was the journey Wibberley and Siegemund-Broka took me on with The Breakup Tour. I ached for all the reasons Max was saying no to the life he wasn't sure he deserved -- in the public eye, performing night after night. And all the reasons Riley had been saying yes for years, her talent and fame taking flight even as she couldn't forget the one person she'd left behind. I felt this one deep in my gut like the pounding bass of my favorite song." Fancy Meeting You Here (2023)Julie Tieu"Fancy Meeting You Here might be my favorite Julie Tieu romance yet and that's saying a lot because I love Julie Tieu's books. The way Ben and Elise's relationship developed felt so natural and sweet and real, and I was very invested in both their individual futures as they pursued their creative dreams. Rounded out with a hilarious friend group and so many fun and relatable wedding experiences -- this book was a delight from start to finish!" Sweeten the Deal (2023)Katie Shepard"I lived inside this book. Tall, awkward Caroline with her bright-colored athletic wear; frustrated artist Adrian with his secret particularity for painting flowers (and for Caroline) . . . I could not get enough of it. Shepard's Sweeten the Deal shows how money can complicate everything - yes, even love - but the best things in life remain free." The Predictable Heartbreaks of Imogen Finch (2023)Jacqueline Firkins"The chemistry between Imogen and Eliot was off the charts in this estranged friends-to-lovers brilliance from Jacqueline Firkins. I was on the edge of my seat, reading into every unreadable look, living for every slight touch, wondering when they would finally tumble into each other so I could fall right off the cliff with them. The Predictable Heartbreaks of Imogen Finch was far from predictable and filled up my heart in all the best ways." Love Interest (2023)Clare Gilmore"You might think that mentions of spreadsheets and the SEC can't be sexy but I'm here to tell you that you are very wrong! Clare Gilmore's Love Interest delivers such a flirty, fun workplace rivals-to-lovers story featuring all that and more. By the end, I was rooting for Casey and Alex to solve all their problems - in both work and love - and figure out that the missing variable in their lives was each other." Witch of Wild Things (2023)Raquel Vasquez Gilliland"Witch of Wild Things is such a beautiful story of family, friendship, and falling in love. I mean, an anonymous AIM chat relationship from high school, with the boy on the other end now all grown up into a tattooed, plant-loving man? Sisters with a thorny, complicated relationship in need of nourishing? A woman who doesn't see herself as the special, rare flower she is . . . until she does? Raquel Vasquez Gilliland's adult debut is everything I love about romance!" This Spells Disaster (2023)Tori Anne Martin"There's a special kind of magic to falling in love, and in This Spells Disaster, Rory and Morgan have to figure out what's real and what's an illusion. The Witch Council, the festival, the cleverly named potion shop-I lost myself in this world and found myself wishing it were real! This sapphic witchy romance from Tori Anne Martin totally had me under its spell." You, Again (2023)Kate Goldbeck"One of those special, singular books you wish you could read for the first time again and again. It's funny and sharp, crackling with wit and chemistry, a clever homage to all the best parts of romantic comedies while making them feel new... I can't wait to revisit it every year as an ultimate comfort reread, like watching a favorite Nora Ephron movie." Text Appeal (2023)Amber Roberts"Amber Roberts' debut romance Text Appeal is friends-to-lovers gloriousness as you wait to see if Lark and Toby can figure out how to take their relationship to the next level. The sexting aspect of the story is sex positive and leads to some truly hilarious encounters . . . as well as a few surprising ones. I really enjoyed this read!" My Roommate Is a Vampire (2023)Jenna Levine"This debut romance by Jenna Levine is wonderfully weird and sexy as hell. The amount of care Frederick J. Fitzwilliam takes in figuring out what will get Cassie's blood pumping! (Not like that.) It's almost enough to make you want to scour Craigslist for your own potential boyfriend who'll be head over fangs for you. My Roommate is a Vampire is a whole vibe." The Deja Glitch (2023)Holly James"What an inventive take on a time loop! If you've ever wondered, but what about the person who doesn't know they're in a time loop and needs to be convinced?, then Holly James' The Deja Glitch is the book for you. Jack's devotion to Gemma melted my heart, and I was rooting for him to get through to her in time to get them unstuck. It's not insta-love--t's the universe giving you as many do-overs as you need to recognize your soulmate when he's standing right in front of your face." The Art of Scandal (2023)Regina Black"The combination of complex characters, gorgeous prose, and a compulsively readable plot made The Art of Scandal one of my top romances of all time. It was an ache in my throat, a crackling tension in the air, a haunting melody in my head long after I'd finished reading. I absolutely inhaled every word and am ready for everything and anything Regina Black writes in the future." You, with a View (2023)Jessica Joyce"Sometimes all it takes to get back on track is a road trip with your oldest rival . . . Jessica Joyce's debut, You, with a View, stole my heart and had me absolutely sweating at the chemistry between Theo and Noelle. I will never see a vintage red Bronco, a TikTok travel video, or a man's thighs the same way again." Someone Just Like You (2023)Meredith Schorr"In Meredith Schorr's Someone Just Like You, Molly and Jude have to figure out how to go from a lifetime of pranking each other to realizing they're actually perfect together. They're the definition of opposites attract, where Molly is a Type-A planner and Jude prefers to fly by the seat of his pants. The fast-paced New York City setting and family drama really rounded out the story -- and there were bonus Goldendoodles! I breezed through it!" Business or Pleasure (2023)Rachel Lynn Solomon"Rachel Lynn Solomon is an auto-buy author for me, and Business or Pleasure might be her best yet! Chandler and Finn's story is so vulnerable and hot, and the way Solomon weaves serious, important topics throughout a warm and engaging romance is truly masterful. I already can't wait to read this book again and again." Beach Rivals (2023)Georgie Tilney"Georgie Tilney's Beach Rivals is such a love letter to bookshops and beach reads. I adored the forced proximity roommate set-up, and was rooting for Jack and Clare to realize the other wasn't nearly as defined by their seeming grump/sunshine roles as they might first appear. The side characters were so lovable and fun, and my kingdom for Simone Adair books to be real. As warm as white sand beneath your toes, as refreshing as a cool breeze - this book utterly transported me!" Play for Me (2023)Libby Hubscher"I would say Play for Me had me at baseball, but really it had me at Libby Hubscherbecause I love her warm, heartfelt writing. How could I not fall head over heels for this New England boarding school setting, the grumpiest reluctant roommate, and a woman on a mission to prove something to herself? This book is like a cup of hot cider on the coldest day." Sizzle Reel (2023)Carlyn Greenwald"Sizzle Reel by Carlyn Greenwald is a hilarious and tender romance featuring the most relatable journey through figuring out what love, sex, and friendship can mean. After I finished reading all I wanted to do was explore LA with a camera, curate a playlist of my favorite angsty crush songs, and put this book in the hands of every friend I can think of who really, really needs this story." Love and Other Scams (2023)Philip Ellis and
Philip Ellis"A blast from start to finish, reminding me of some of my favorite things - the movie Heartbreakers, Sophie Kinsella novels, and finding someone you can talk trash with at a wedding. By some sleight of hand, Ellis had me increasingly invested in Cat and Jake's relationship even while I was legit laughing out loud at their hijinks. I loved every minute of it!" How I'll Kill You (2023)Ren DeStefano"Ren DeStefano put me through the emotional ringer...I felt like I was breathing in the dry desert air, I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next, I was rooting for the anti-hero Sissy even when I wasn't sure that I should be. I absolutely couldn't put down this propulsive thriller until I saw how it ended!" For Twice In My Life (2023)Annette Christie"Annette Christie knows how to write an emotional, complicated love story. For Twice in Your Life beautifully depicts the ways you can lose yourself . . . and then find yourself again. I'll be thinking about this book long after I've turned the last page." Best Served Hot (2023)Amanda Elliot"If you're looking for a real, relatable romance, look no further than Best Served Hot by Amanda Elliot! The rivals-to-lovers vibes are delicious, as are all the descriptions of food. Do not read this on an empty stomach -- you've been warned!" Visitors also looked at these authors
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